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Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?
Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyMCTS Tries New Tactics To Improve Safety for Operators
Providing rides for bus operators back to the station after they end their shift.
Nov 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Graham KilmerTight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice
Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Rolland Urges County Board to Approve Amendment Supporting Unhoused and Housing-Insecure Residents
Call to support $500,000 budget amendment aiming to expand stable housing options comes during Homelessness Awareness Week
Oct 30th, 2024 by Sup. Shawn RollandBoard Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting
Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap
Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit
$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County’s 2024 Budget Positioned to Balance Without Additional Taxpayer Impact
Sep 5th, 2024 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerNew Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget
County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Rolland Calls for Renewed Commitment to Housing Services in Response to Recent Tragedy in Milwaukee
Jul 17th, 2024 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Municipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks
County considers fines up to $10,000, but lower municipal penalties would prevail.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%
Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule
Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power
New Coggs building project is a catalyst for countywide plan exploring solar power.
Jun 22nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Capriolo and Rolland Issue Statements on Washington Park Shooting
Jun 20th, 2024 by Sup. Sky Z. Capriolo
Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy
Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyCounty Creates Housing Voucher to Landlord Pipeline
Housing Division ready to launch program incentivizing landlords to accept tenants with housing assistance vouchers.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCorrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit
Along with lower tax revenue than projected. '2024 may punch us in the face.'
May 21st, 2024 by Graham KilmerCharles Allis and Villa Terrace Could Be Sold
New report looks at future of museums, with selling them a last resort.
May 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerParks Finds Support for Tosa Road-To-Trail Project
A section of Underwood Creek Parkway would become mixed-use trail.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Graham KilmerThe Return of County Cronyism
Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyAfter Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds
Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Graham KilmerElected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike
Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBrady Coulthard, State Assembly District 14 Candidate, Earns Endorsement of State Representative Evan Goyke
“Brady Coulthard represents the new leadership and voice the Wisconsin State Assembly desperately needs.”
Apr 9th, 2024 by Brady CoulthardMeet The New Milwaukee County Board
When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park
Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Fire Department Chief Officers Association and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Endorse Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4
Endorsed by 14 Organizations and 13 Leaders Before Election Day
Mar 26th, 2024 by Sup. Jack EckbladBoard Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Plus: County will do business with historic bank, a new bus replacement policy and new housing-related projects are approved.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin
Fight over underlying language divides board.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerMTEA Announces Endorsements in April 2nd Election
Mar 18th, 2024 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives
Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign
Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Seek Change to Housing Discrimination Law
Change in state law needed for county to address housing voucher discrimination.
Mar 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerJoint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support
County Board committee provides first county approval for joint housing initiative.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerHuge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCrowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal
$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Graham KilmerProposal Would Incentivize Landlords To Accept Assistance Vouchers
Proposal seeks to address housing voucher discrimination by adding incentives for landlords.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerBurgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election
Feb 19th, 2024 by Ald. Peter Burgelis
County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid
With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling
County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.
Feb 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerCrowley Approves New Zoo Entrance
County wants new zoo entrance to reduce car backups on Bluemound Road.
Jan 30th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Upset By Penguin Project’s Increased Cost
Design error leads to $1.5 million hike in cost. 'Somebody's head should roll for that.'
Jan 27th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBurgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements
Jan 24th, 2024 by Ald. Peter Burgelis
Tight Housing Market Squeezing Out Poorest Renters
Even those with federal housing vouchers. Can Housing Division solve the problems?
Jan 18th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It
County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Jonmaesha BeltranBoard Adds Funding For Housing, Violence Prevention
$1.6 million for medical debt program wasn't spent, reallocated to other programs.
Dec 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion
Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Board Adopts Clancy Proposal to Expand Healthcare Access for Employees
Dec 21st, 2023 by Ryan Clancy
Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities
But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024
Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Support New Zoo Entrance
Current location of Zoo entrance causing traffic backups, safety issues on Bluemound Road, supervisor says.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMedical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention
County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Graham KilmerProposal To Eliminate Medical Debt Won’t Move Forward
Instead, county officials pushed health systems to expand charity care.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Wants To Solve Zoo Traffic Back-Ups
Sup. Shawn Rolland pushes funding for a reconfiguration of zoo entrance.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCould Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?
County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley
The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them
Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections
Though the funding is likely not enough, and would be realized by issuing debt.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending
Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.
Nov 5th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground
New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.
Nov 4th, 2023 by Graham KilmerWhat’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?
One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerCrowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers
Board fails to get administration buy-in for transit rangers, pitting union against Crowley and MCTS.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Graham KilmerBudget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises
Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.
Oct 27th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding
The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Graham KilmerLiz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials
Oct 25th, 2023 by Liz Sumner
Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign
Oct 22nd, 2023 by Marisabel Cabrera
Supervisors Waste $300,000
Three supervisors stall parks project at McKinley Marina, costing taxpayers $300,000.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsements of Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, State Representative Ortiz-Velez, and Trio of Supervisors: Adds to List of Local Leaders Supporting Eckblad’s Campaign for Bold, Responsible Leadership
Oct 9th, 2023 by Sup. Jack Eckblad
Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas
Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security
But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation
Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerRolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation
Legislation funds feasibility study for returning in-person visitation to jail.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCommittee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCommittee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions
Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees
Propoal offers a workaround for legal concerns raised over abortion travel fund.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSouth Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall
But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination
But county attorney believes options are limited. Departments directed to find solutions.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate
See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike
Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval
County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Supervisors Hosting Washington Park Senior Center Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase
 
Jul 17th, 2023 by Milwaukee County Board of SupervisorsCommittee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives
Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
Four town halls scheduled this month
Jul 10th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCan County Protect Renters With Housing Vouchers?
New resolution seeks solutions to Section 8 discrimination by landlords.
Jul 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerResolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary
Also proposed is a county policy to oppose bans on gender affirming health care.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSup. Shawn Rolland Pleads Guilty, Must Pay $500 Fine
Rolland pled guilty to falsely certifying nomination signatures he didn't collect.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud
DA's Office alleges Rolland falsely certified collecting nomination signatures that he did not, in fact, collect.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerWill County Board Approve Sales Tax Hike?
It's unclear if there's the needed two-thirds majority of board willing to vote for it.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks for People or Pavement?
Parks department wants to reduce the paved footprint in Milwaukee County.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham KilmerHealth Insurance Assistance Plan Revamped
What is best use of ARPA funds to help county residents kicked off of Medicaid?
May 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter
Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce MurphyCrowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs
ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBaldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program
$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy
Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves Medical Debt Relief
Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials
Mar 13th, 2023 by Sara Geenen
Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums
County would join effort to prevent people from losing health insurance coverage.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCrowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts
Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding
A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project
Cost of McKinley Flushing Channel rises as county board second guesses engineers.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Graham KilmerFree Golf For Parks Employees?
Finance Committee approves free and reduced-price golf as a benefit for parks employees.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
But Sup. Peter Burgelis tries to stop subsidy for Wauwatosa development, citing cost.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County ARPA Task Force Endorses Medical Debt Abolishment Proposal
Sup. Rolland Plan Leverages $1.6 million in Federal Rescue Funds to Create Approximately $153 Million in Debt Relief
Jan 19th, 2023 by Sup. Shawn RollandCounty Could Erase $153 Million in Medical Debt
County residents would gain debt relief via county partnership with New York nonprofit.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights
Jan 13th, 2023 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes
Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerBoard Considering Abortion Referendum, Again
Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Martinez Renews Call to Fund the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Dec 6th, 2022 by Sup. Juan Miguel Martinez
New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Graham KilmerBoard Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerLake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff
Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center
County would exceed property tax limits to pay back $107 million in debt for new forensic center and public museum.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Burgelis Calls on Landmark Committee to Designate Black Nite Uprising Site
Oct 4th, 2022 by Sup. Peter Burgelis
Board Approves Coggs Building Funding
Supervisors vote to use $32.3 million in ARPA funding for new human services building.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Ungendered Bathrooms
And LGBTQ inclusion initiative. 'Access to safe restrooms should be a basic right for every person.'
Sep 27th, 2022 by Graham KilmerJohnsons Park To Be Renamed
Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Graham KilmerLegal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit
Committee approves free election bus rides, but county attorney says there is risk of legal challenge.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerBoard Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham KilmerTask Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerShould County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCrowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Supervisors Disappointed in Defeat of Referendum on Abortion
Jul 28th, 2022 by Sup. Felesia Martin
Board Approves Two Fall Referendums
A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCrowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing
Signs task force plan using $19 million in federal ARPA funds, mostly for suburban housing.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum
Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Graham KilmerDowntown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely
Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Sup. Sheldon Wasserman
Wasserman Resolution Funding McKinley Beach Repairs Approved by County Board
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Sup. Sheldon Wasserman
Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Wasserman Resolution to Repair McKinley Beach
Jun 16th, 2022 by Sup. Sheldon Wasserman
Coggs Building Could Be Razed
New analysis finds razing and then constructing new building the most feasible redevelopment option.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night
Jun 7th, 2022 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerChairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles
Apr 29th, 2022 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
County Supervisors Congratulate José G. Pérez on Election as Common Council President
Apr 20th, 2022 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation
Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more
Mar 28th, 2022 by Milwaukee Preservation AllianceBoard of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees
Mar 24th, 2022 by Liz Sumner
Committee Opposes Minimum Bail Bills
Rejects Sup. Longdon’s push to support state legislative bills that increase bail.
Mar 20th, 2022 by Gretchen SchuldtCounty Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum
Financially strapped county would spend up to $63 million over 15 years for new museum.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Graham KilmerArmy Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek
6,700 feet of concrete lining will be removed from stream bed.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Graham KilmerBoard Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy
Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey
Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes
Feb 7th, 2022 by Milwaukee Preservation AllianceBoard Debates Free Jail Phone Calls
Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022
Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Graham KilmerLand Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs
Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Graham KilmerDA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail
An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Corrinne HessBoard Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBoard of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget
Nov 8th, 2021 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerMandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate
Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson
Nov 1st, 2021 by Lt. Gov. Mandela BarnesBoard Adopts New Supervisory Map
After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCounty Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps
After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBoard Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort
Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerIndependent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts
But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Graham KilmerSo Much For An Independent Redistricting Process
County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Graham KilmerBoard Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate
Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Praise Work of County Housing Division in Preventing Evictions
Sep 16th, 2021 by Sup. Felesia Martin
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Board of Supervisors Congratulate Colectivo Workers on Successful Union Election
Colectivo workers voted to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 494 which will develop the group's first negotiated contract, pending the election’s certification by the National Labor Relations Board.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Milwaukee County Board of SupervisorsSupervisors Propose Vaccine Incentives and Requirement for all Milwaukee County Employees
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Ryan Clancy
Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
Aug 18th, 2021 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Anti-Panhandler Law Raises Controversy
Wauwatosa imposes fines of $25 to $500. Mayor, police department express misgivings.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesSupervisor Rolland urges Wauwatosa Common Council to reject ordinance that would worsen homelessness and job insecurity
Proposed ordinance to “discourage panhandling” will actually create flashpoints between police and neighbors, and harm their ability to secure housing and jobs in the future
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Sup. Shawn RollandMilwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12
Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Sup. Shawn RollandSheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Clancy Demands Accountability, Decries Sheriff’s Office Power Grab
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Ryan Clancy
Tosa Mayor, Police Union At Odds
City officials at odds with union amid search for new police chief, calls for reforms.
May 29th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesLake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More
Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.
May 18th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Overtime Oversight Policy
New policy will likely bring the sheriff's office before the board to explain overtime expenditures.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Graham KilmerSherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court
Dallas-based Nancy Lieberman Charities has offered to fund a "dream court."
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerBoard’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails
A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Clancy and Rolland Applaud Unanimous Recommendation of Overtime Accountability Ordinance
Apr 15th, 2021 by Ryan Clancy
County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty
Mar 25th, 2021 by State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning
Mar 25th, 2021 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center
New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans
Mar 18th, 2021 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty
Mar 11th, 2021 by State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons
Feb 25th, 2021 by Sup. Felesia Martin
Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisors Denounce Anti-Democratic Coup Attempt in Washington D.C.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Board Adopts 2021 Budget
Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCommittee Rejects Sheriff Cuts
But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Rolland calls for focus on creating jobs and driving racial wealth equity
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Supervisor Rolland calls for Wauwatosa leaders and neighbors to come back to the table and talk
Oct 12th, 2020 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Supervisor Rolland calls for Wauwatosa’s Police and Fire Commission to meet next week and begin weighing independent investigator’s report
Sup. Rolland: “If there was ever a time for community leaders to act with urgency, this is the time.”
Oct 9th, 2020 by Sup. Shawn RollandLaw Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision
March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSup. Rolland Calls for Tosa to Come Together and Clean Up
Let’s come together tomorrow (Thursday) morning and clean up the broken glass along North Ave in #Wauwatosa. The @WauwatosaWI curfew ends at 6 am. Let’s start then. Bring a mask, gloves, broom, dust pan and some garbage bags. https://t.co/u3UWxtvX6W pic.twitter.com/k50xsreWI0 — Shawn Rolland (@shawnrolland) October 8, 2020
Oct 7th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeMilwaukee County Board unanimously approves strategic planning ordinance
New efforts compel longer-term thinking, goal-setting and performance-based reporting after 20 years with no strategic plan in place
Oct 5th, 2020 by Sup. Shawn RollandRegister of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements
Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón
Jun 24th, 2020 by Israel RamónDiverse Board of Supervisors United in Urgent Appeal for Federal Aid
May 14th, 2020 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham KilmerNew Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot
Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer2020 Spring Election Results
Live City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County results for the April 7th Spring Election.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeMilwaukee County Board of Supervisors Candidates
Only three of the 18 races are contested.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Board Candidates
Only three of 18 races are contested.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections
Feb 17th, 2020 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association